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FJ53 YEL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 99,418 miles on the clock, averaging 6,492 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 YEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,492

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,316
Average per year6,492
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 YEL 29k46k64k82k99k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage97,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,726 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,376 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage82,301 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,793 miles
PASS
Mileage73,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage67,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage59,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,445 miles
PASS
Mileage51,024 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage42,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage36,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage28,820 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 YEL

What car is FJ53 YEL?

FJ53 YEL is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 YEL?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 YEL was 99,418 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 YEL passed its MOT?

FJ53 YEL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2017.

Is FJ53 YEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 YEL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ53 YEL?

FJ53 YEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.